Legio VI Antiqua

Legio VI Antiqua was a legion of the Roman Republic raised in 38 BC by Octavian, under the command of Marcus Gabinius Canus. It was raised in Nova Carthago, Hispania, and consisted of Roman troops and Spanish mercenaries.

History
Legio VI Antiqua was raised in 38 BC by Marcus Gabinius Canus in Nova Carthago, Hispania on the orders of Octavian, who wanted to secure his flank while he attacked Lepidus' other lands in Spain. In 37 BC, Legio VI Antiqua seized Ibossim in the Balearic Isles, and proceeded to invade the Tyrrhenian Sea possessions of Lepidus' Rome.